# Henry Flagler
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Henry Morrison Flagler (January 2, 1830 – May 20, 1913) was an American industrialist and a founder of Standard Oil, first based in Ohio. He was also a key figure in the development of the Atlantic coast of Florida and founder of what became the Florida East Coast Railway, much of which he built through convict leasing. He is known as the father of Miami and Palm Beach, Florida.
Public Defender Charlie Cofer; ‘Florida Before Flagler’
Mental block
For years, the state Department of Children and Families has allowed patients with diagnosed mental illness to remain in city and county jails rather than admit them to state psychiatric facilities. The practice is against state law: Florida Statutes require mentally incompetent defend…
“Sloop John B”
Say “Sloop John B” to most baby boomers and their likely response is, “The Beach Boys!”
They’re not wrong. But they’re also not right enough. Not by a long shot. It turns out the tune that Brian Wilson and his lads put on their beloved Pet Sounds album was decades older than everyone on that room i…
#324 John D. Rockefeller (38 Letters Rockefeller Wrote to His Son)
What I learned from reading The 38 Letters from J.D. Rockefeller to His Son by John D. Rockefeller. ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders by investing in a subscription to Founders Notes ---- (5:00) My Influence had been extended to all corners of the oil industry. If…
A conversation with David and Ben from the Acquired podcast
David Rosenthal and Ben Gilbert — of the Acquired podcast — invited me to San Francisco for a discussion on our mutual obsession: spending every waking hour studying the history of entrepreneurship and sharing those lessons on our podcasts. ---- Follow Acquired in your podcast player here or at Ac…
#247 Henry Flagler (Rockefeller's partner)
What I learned from reading Last Train to Paradise: Henry Flagler and the Spectacular Rise and Fall of the Railroad that Crossed an Ocean by Les Standiford. ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes.com ---- [1:14] The building of the railroad across the o…
Why a Future King Stayed at Florida's DeBary Hall
Before Henry Flagler pushed his railroad south and sold Florida as a destination for anyone who could buy a ticket, Frederick deBary was already selling it - quietly, selectively, and by invitation only.
His 1871 estate on the St. Johns River wasn't a hotel. There were no tickets. You came because …
Miami: Downtown Audio Tour
Full Version: Miami: Downtown Audio Tour
Get ready to see how Miami popped up atop the swamps to grow large and fast! This tour will narrate you its history as you browse the downtown Miami period buildings, instead of the modern skyscrapers and glitzy South Beach.
You will start the time journey …
The Last Train to Key West : Chanel Cleeton
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Author: Chanel Cleeton
Narrator: Rachel L. Jacobs, Karissa Vacker, Kyla Garcia
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 16 mi…
Henry Flagler: The Ohioan Who Built Florida (Ohio v. the Sunshine State)
Alex travels to the Sunshine State to discover the story of Henry Flagler, the Cleveland native, known as "the Father of Modern Florida." We analyze Flagler's career at Standard Oil and his close relationship with John D. Rockefeller during their years building the oil giant in Cleveland, Ohio. We …
How a Railroad Became the Overseas Highway: Florida Fun-Sun Fact
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In this Florida Fub-Sun Fact, we're heading south. Way south.
On this TALK Down Memory Lane, let's jump in my car and take a drive to the Florida Keys on the Overseas Highway. This is a story that involves a railroad, a millionaire, a devastating hurr…
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